Our mission.

Xcelerate gives women business owners the skills and confidence to grow their businesses and create economic power now.

By providing access to gender- and culturally competent resources such as Business Advising, Peer Mentorship, and Growth Education, we meet women where they are in their business journey and equip them with the tools to support both business and personal growth. Through Xcelerate, women entrepreneurs connect and contribute to a vibrant, supportive, and growing membership community that's changing the face of success in business to be more inclusive, authentic, and sustainable.

Our vision.

We envision a world in which women have full and equitable access to business ownership as means to create economic power, build generational wealth, and positively impact their communities.

Our programs are designed to shift social and cultural norms to value the way women show up in business, leading to an economic system in which women are amplified and gain greater access to resources, skills development, and social capital. With each woman owner we support, we create a pathway to future-flourishing economies and vibrant communities for generations to come.

Explore our Annual Impact Report

In 2025, Xcelerate proudly served 635 women in 20 Oregon counties. 204 women-owned business, generating $26.5M in gross revenues and collectively employing 983 Oregonians, participated in our Business Advising and Peer Mentorship Programs. 431 community members attended in-person Growth Education panel conversations and events for a total of nearly 1,000 service interactions.

Our dedicated team

Abby Guyer

Abby Guyer

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Executive Director
Day Reed

Day Reed

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Peer Mentorship Facilitator
Jennifer Bolanos

Jennifer Bolanos

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Communications Coordinator
Matea Ivanovic

Matea Ivanovic

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Programs Manager
Michelle Flores

Michelle Flores

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Programs & Community Coordinator

Our visionary board of directors

Melanie Marconi
Melanie Marconi
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Board Chair; CEO and Founder at VIDA Coworking
Ronesha Hayes
Ronesha Hayes
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Board Secretary; Owner at Hayes Consulting & Coaching
Genevieve Brazelton
Genevieve Brazelton
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Brand Strategist, Palate Playbook
Katia Alcantar
Katia Alcantar
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Attorney at Oregon Public Broadcasting
Evie Smith Hatmaker
Evie Smith Hatmaker
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Communications Consultant at Evie Smith Hatmaker Consulting
Rachel Bell
Rachel Bell
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Founder at Printer’s Row, Partner at Overcup Press
Gabriella Métraux, Ph.D.
Gabriella Métraux, Ph.D.
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Innovation Program Manager at Under Armour
Rochelle Herteg
Rochelle Herteg
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Division Sales Manager at WaFd Bank
Tracy T. Miller (Advisor)
Tracy T. Miller (Advisor)
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SVP Global HR at Pfizer (RET)
Jane Crisan
Jane Crisan
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CEO at Rain the Growth Agency

What’s happening at Xcelerate

Our community hosts a variety of events and opportunities to get involved throughout the year. We’d love to see you there.

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Celebration of Impact 2026

Our biggest celebration of the year, spotlighting the women owned businesses at the heart of our community.

Together, our community raised $18,868 through Give!Guide to support women business owners across Oregon.